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WICKED SENSATION REIMAGINED SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE ON AUGUST 28, 2020 Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of that original seminal record August 4, 2020 On the heels of the announcement of the release of Wicked Sensation Reimagined to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of that seminal record, Lynch Mob have released a static video for the title track “Wicked Sensation (Reimagined).” The announcement has spawned a lot of debate online about what the new versions will sound like and the fans get their first taste. The song is available on all streaming services and be seen on YouTube here: “The purpose of this album is not to replaceRead More →

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SLADE to Release ‘Cum On Feel the Hitz’ on September 25, 2020 August 4, 2020 On September 25th 2020 BMG will proudly release Slade’s Cum On Feel The Hitz, a superlative and comprehensive collection of Slade singles from 1970 to 1991. Cum On Feel The Hitz is released as a single CD and single LP collection: the CD comprises of 43 singles, while the double vinyl features 24 singles, In addition, there will be a 1LP and 1CD version available for North America exclusively. Cum On Feel The Hitz includes all six of their UK Number one singles: “Coz I Luv You”, “Take Me BakRead More →

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ROUND HILL RECORDS TO REISSUE 11 RIK EMMETT SOLO TITLES July 17, 2020 For decades, Rik Emmett (largely considered one of the greatest rock guitarists of all-time) has been a prolific recording artist – whether it be as a member of Triumph, offering solo material, or collaborating with others. And now, fans will be able to enjoy quite a few of his solo releases once again – which covers a wide variety of styles. On Friday, July 10, 2020, Round Hill Records reissued 11 solo Rik recordings in the digital format, including Ten Invitations (1998), Swing Shift (1998), Raw Quartet (1999), Live at Berklee (2000),Read More →

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Donnie Vie Pens New Song ‘All of my Favorite Things’ While in Quarantine June, 22, 2020 Original songwriter/lead vocalist of Enuff Z’Nuff, Donnie Vie, has released the new single “All My Favorite Things” from Deko Entertainment. It is available digitally worldwide June 19th through ADA/Warner Music Group. Donnie states, “I wrote this in the quarantine/stay at home period of 2020, reflecting back on my life, career, and memories”. Donnie made a welcome return last year with the critically acclaimed “Beautiful Things” and delivered one of his best records to date. “I love this album probably more than I’ve loved a Donnie Vie solo album before,Read More →

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Founding Members of Blue Oyster Cult Team up with Deko Entertainment and Launch Rockheart Records New Joe Bouchard Release “Strange Legends”, out July 31, 2020 June 22, 2020 Albert and Joe Bouchard are best known as founding members of Blue Öyster Cult. The original line-up sold millions of albums for Columbia Records, with such classic songs as “Don’t Fear the Reaper” and the #1 hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart “Burning For You”. Both contributing to songwriting, and lead vocals on some of their greatest songs, such as Albert’s vocals on “Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll”, and Joe’s on “Hot Rails ToRead More →

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Abducted by the 80’s Presents Back to the 80’s – Fundraising Virtual Concert June 5, 2020 Manic Merch and Abducted by the 80s are pleased to announce the 80s event of the summer, Back to the Basement, a virtual concert in support and celebration of doctors, nurses, first responders and health-care workers who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight. Do you remember when your parents made you watch MTV in the basement, so you didn’t drive them crazy? Back to the Basement is going to bring you back to those days with an online concert event that features never-before-seen, at-home performances andRead More →

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DOKKEN ANNOUNCE RELEASE OF THE LOST SONGS: 1978-1981 First Single and Video for “Step Into the Light” May 30, 2020 It wasn’t always multi-platinum sales and stadium gigs for Dokken. There was a first-phase and there were early days, and it is those bold first steps to stardom which are celebrated comprehensively on Dokken’s The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 album, out on August 28th 2020 through Silver Lining Music. Featuring spectacular sleeve art by renowned US artist Tokyo Hiro (Motörhead, Motley Crüe), The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 show the crackle and craft of a hungry young Don Dokken as he embarked upon a journey which started inRead More →

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KASIM SULTON TO PERFORM ONE OF THE FIRST-EVER “DRIVE IN CONCERTS” May 19, 2020 These have certainly been some tough times for everyone around the world due to the coronavirus pandemic. Part of the affected are the music fans who enjoy the experience of an in person, live concert. Music fans have had concert plans for 2020 mostly cancelled to this point and the future of 2020 shows remains uncertain. With some artists performing in streaming online performances, it can never replace the experience of a live show. The methods in attending a live show is about to change at the Tupelo Music Hall inRead More →

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March 2020 Northeast Rock Review Update March 23, 2020 Just as the world was settling in with 2020, it all fell apart pretty fast. Th music world, fans, entertainment venues, tour support staff and musicians alike, the year was poised to kick off with tours and some already underway. It was here, life would be changed. Life as we knew it was to be put on hold by the coronavirus. We began our social distancing in best interests of humanity. Shows began to be cancelled one by one. Sporting events, tournaments, seasons, concerts and social gatherings in would now be closed. Las Vegas closed, evenRead More →

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Daryl Hall & John Oates Release First Vinyl Release of Our Kind of Soul 2020 Summer Tour Kicks Off This May At LA’s Hollywood Bowl, February 26th February 18, 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Daryl Hall & John Oates and the Friday Music collector’s club present the first vinyl release of Our Kind of Soul. This beloved 2004 LP, which debuted in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Independent Albums Chart, features the legendary duo reinterpreting some of their favorite soul classics by Aretha Franklin, The O’Jays, Gladys Knight and more. Mastered for the first time for vinyl by Joe Reagoso (Todd Rundgren, DoobieRead More →